Job Description

ELIGIBILITY



Internal and External



candidates



CLOSING DATE



14.11.2025



REFERENCE NUMBER



WS 202/25 External



SALARY



R 532 737 p.a. (T12)



DEPARTMENT



Technical Services



DIRECTORATE



WATER AND SANITATION Professional Officer - Electrical Engineering



Requirements



A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferably a B-Eng

or BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering.



Three (3) to Five (5) years' relevant experience post first relevant

tertiary qualification.



Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite and Retic master or

equivalent.



Calculation of Protection settings experience is preferred or

willingness to acquire this skill.



Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer. Extensive exposure to electrical distribution equipment and

electrical distribution infrastructure, with particular emphasis



and knowledge relating to MV and LV distribution switchgear,



transformers, miniature substations and Variable Speed Drives,



Electric Motors, Motor control Centres and substation ancillary



equipment will be an added advantage.



Project Management experience will be an added advantage. Valid driver's licence.

Key Performance Areas



Contributes to professional functions associated with Electrical

Projects (planning, design, construction monitoring, operations



and asset management activities.



Assist with compiling tender documentation and specifications for

maintenance and capital projects.



Participate in root cause assessments of systems and equipment. Participate in investigations, capture and analysis of data, conduct

surveys, analyse results.



Generate basic / concept / detail design documentation. Monitor compliance with contractual terms and conditions,

standards, procedures, regulations and specifications.



Perform ad hoc factory and site inspections and audits. Oversee contract expenses within planned projects and monitor

expenditure against the approved budget allocation.



Interact with Department and Project Team to ensure efficient

communication.



Do Power load flow studies using Dig Silent or Retic Master. * Assist with Project Administration.